TODAY, YOU WILL BE WITH ME (3 OF 7)
by Will McGee
Scripture: Luke 23:39-43
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Today, You Will Be with Me (3 of 7)
Series: Last Words
Will McGee
Luke 23:39-43
INTRODUCTION: Luke 23 [32] Two others, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with [Jesus]. [33] And when they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on his right and one on his left.
Several years ago, as a young pastor, I was asked to make a pastoral visit to a 90-year-old man who was dying. Hospice had come in to make sure he was comfortable. We knew with near certainty that he would not make it through the night. I was asked to go to his home, pray with him... and then talk with his family about funeral arrangements.
But I sat in the kitchen with his wife of 70 years, his daughter, and his son, and we planned his funeral as he slept in the other room. Then, I went into their living room, where he laid. I watched as they held hands, and we thanked God for his life, and rejoiced that he would be seeing Jesus very soon.
I still think about that all the time. That is how I want to die. Holding hands with Rebekah, my children (hopefully even grandchildren) surrounding me, rejoicing that I will be with Jesus soon... I don't know about you, but I want my last moments, if at all possible, to be spent with the people I love the most.
I think about Jesus. Crucified between two criminals. Jesus died with those whom he loved the most: Sinners. Jesus died the same way he lived: Among sinners.
This was no accident. Or chance. The prophet Isaiah prophesied that this would happen.
Isaiah 53:12 - he poured out his soul to death
and was numbered with the transgressors;
Our text today is Luke 23:39-43
[39] One of the criminals who were hanged railed at him, saying, ''Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us!''
[40] But the other rebuked him, saying, ''Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? [41] And we indeed justly, for we are receiving the due reward of our ...
Series: Last Words
Will McGee
Luke 23:39-43
INTRODUCTION: Luke 23 [32] Two others, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with [Jesus]. [33] And when they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on his right and one on his left.
Several years ago, as a young pastor, I was asked to make a pastoral visit to a 90-year-old man who was dying. Hospice had come in to make sure he was comfortable. We knew with near certainty that he would not make it through the night. I was asked to go to his home, pray with him... and then talk with his family about funeral arrangements.
But I sat in the kitchen with his wife of 70 years, his daughter, and his son, and we planned his funeral as he slept in the other room. Then, I went into their living room, where he laid. I watched as they held hands, and we thanked God for his life, and rejoiced that he would be seeing Jesus very soon.
I still think about that all the time. That is how I want to die. Holding hands with Rebekah, my children (hopefully even grandchildren) surrounding me, rejoicing that I will be with Jesus soon... I don't know about you, but I want my last moments, if at all possible, to be spent with the people I love the most.
I think about Jesus. Crucified between two criminals. Jesus died with those whom he loved the most: Sinners. Jesus died the same way he lived: Among sinners.
This was no accident. Or chance. The prophet Isaiah prophesied that this would happen.
Isaiah 53:12 - he poured out his soul to death
and was numbered with the transgressors;
Our text today is Luke 23:39-43
[39] One of the criminals who were hanged railed at him, saying, ''Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us!''
[40] But the other rebuked him, saying, ''Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? [41] And we indeed justly, for we are receiving the due reward of our ...
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